Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
For the choir director; according to the
My heart
I
My tongue is the pen of
King James Version
{To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.} My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Holman Bible
For the choir director: according to “The Lilies.”
as I recite my verses to the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
International Standard Version
My heart is overflowing with good news; I speak what I have composed to the king; my tongue is like the pen of an articulate scribe.
A Conservative Version
My heart overflows with a good matter. I speak the things which I have made concerning the king. My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
American Standard Version
My heart overfloweth with a goodly matter; I speak the things which I have made touching the king: My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Amplified
I address my psalm to the King.
My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.
Bible in Basic English
My heart is flowing over with good things; my words are of that which I have made for a king; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Darby Translation
{To the chief Musician. Upon Shoshannim. Of the sons of Korah. An instruction; a song of the Beloved.} My heart is welling forth with a good matter: I say what I have composed touching the king. My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Julia Smith Translation
To the overseer over the lilies, for the sons of Korah, instruction: a song of the beloved. My heart boiled over a good word: I say my works to the king: my tongue the pen of one writing promptly.
King James 2000
[To the Chief Musician upon shoshannim, for the Sons of Korah, a maschil, a song of loves.] My heart is overflowing with a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made concerning the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready scribe.
Lexham Expanded Bible
My heart is moved [with] a good word; I recite my {compositions} to [the] king. My tongue [is the] pen [of] a skilled scribe.
Modern King James verseion
To the Chief Musician. Concerning the Lilies, for the sons of Korah, a contemplation; A Song of Loves. My heart is overflowing with a good matter; I speak of my works to the King; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
{To the Chanter, upon Shoshannim, an instruction of the children of Korah; a song of love} My heart is inditing of a good matter; I speak the things which I have made unto the King. My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
NET Bible
For the music director; according to the tune of "Lilies;" by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say, "I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe."
New Heart English Bible
My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.
The Emphasized Bible
Overflowed hath my heart, with an excellent theme, I will recite my poem concerning the king, Be, my tongue, like the pen of a scribe who is skilled.
Webster
To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made concerning the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
World English Bible
My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.
Youngs Literal Translation
To the Overseer. -- 'On the Lilies.' -- By sons of Korah. -- An Instruction. -- A song of loves. My heart hath indited a good thing, I am telling my works to a king, My tongue is the pen of a speedy writer.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 45:1
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Context Readings
A Royal Wedding Song
1 For the choir director; according to the
My heart
I
My tongue is the pen of
Phrases
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:2
The Spirit of Jehovah spoke through me. His word was on my tongue.
Job 32:18-20
For I am full of words but the spirit within me constrains me.
Job 33:3
My words come from an upright heart! My lips sincerely speak what I know.
Psalm 49:3
My mouth will speak wisdom. I have carefully considered understanding (insights).
Ezra 7:6
Ezra came from Babylon. He was a scribe (copyist) and an expert in the Law of Moses which Jehovah, the God of Israel, had given. The king was moved by Jehovah his God to give him whatever he requested.
Job 34:4
Let us choose what is right. Let us determine among ourselves what is good.
Psalm 2:6
I have installed (anointed) (established) my king on Zion, my holy mountain.
Psalm 24:7-10
Lift your heads, you gates. Be lifted up, you ancient doors, so that the king of glory will come in.
Psalm 69:1
([Psalm of David]) Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck!
Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth. It adds learning to his lips.
Song of Songs 1:1-7
The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's.
Song of Songs 1:12
(The Shulamite) While the king sits at his table, my perfume sends forth its fragrance.
Isaiah 5:1
Let me sing to my loved one a song of my beloved concerning his vineyard: My loved one had a vineyard on a fertile hill.
Isaiah 32:1-2
Some day there will be a king who rules with integrity, and national leaders who govern with righteousness. Princes will rule for the sake of justice.
Matthew 12:35
The good man performs good things out of his good treasure. The evil man performs evil things out of his evil treasure.
Matthew 25:34
The King will say to those on his right hand: 'Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
Matthew 27:37
A sign was placed above his head with an accusation written: This is Jesus the King of the Jews.
Ephesians 5:32
This secret is great! I speak with regard to Christ and of the congregation.
2 Peter 1:21
For no prophecy ever came by the will of man! Men spoke from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 80:1
([Psalm of Asaph]) Oh, give ear (listen), Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock; you who are enthroned above the cherubim, shine forth!
Psalm 110:1-2
([Psalm of David]) Jehovah said to my Lord: Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.
Proverbs 8:6-9
Listen for I speak of excellent things. The truth comes from my lips.